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AP college football preseason poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

The AP college football preseason poll has Ohio State and Oregon at the top, with the SEC leading conferences.

By · Published August 17, 2026  21:30 UTC · Updated August 20, 2026  02:43 UTC

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The AP preseason Top 25 college football poll ranked Ohio State and Oregon in the top two spots while noting that Clemson did not make the list. Discussion centered on conference distribution and the historical context of the rankings.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 74d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: The AP college football preseason poll has Ohio State and Oregon at the top, with the SEC leading conferences.
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The AP college football preseason poll has Ohio State ranked No. 1 for the first time since 2015. This marks a significant shift in the college football landscape, with the SEC leading all conferences with nine ranked teams.

The Big Ten, with Ohio State and Oregon at the top, is eyeing a national title. The poll also identifies teams that may be overrated or underrated, and those that could crash out of the final rankings.

The focus now shifts to the upcoming games, where these rankings will be tested. Ohio State's performance will be closely watched, as will the SEC's dominance and the Big Ten's title aspirations.

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Which team is ranked No. 1 in the AP preseason poll?

Ohio State is ranked No. 1 in the AP preseason poll.

How many SEC teams are ranked in the Top 25?

The SEC leads all conferences with nine ranked teams.

Which conferences are mentioned in the coverage?

The Big Ten and the SEC are mentioned in the coverage.

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